Determination of a suitable strategy for a company begins with identifying opportunities and risks in its environment. Using the context of Zambia, discuss, and give examples of, how the following have influenced the strategic direction of a firm: a) The Political Environment, b) The Economic Environment, c) The Cultural/Social Environment, and; d) The Legal Environment.

Determination of a suitable strategy for a company begins with identifying opportunities and risks in its environment. Using the context of Zambia, discuss, and give examples of, how the following have influenced the strategic direction of a firm: a) The Political Environment, b) The Economic Environment, c) The Cultural/Social Environment, and; d) The Legal Environment.

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

ISBN:9780998625768

Author:OpenStax

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Chapter6: International Management

Section6.7: The Necessity Of Global Markets

Problem 1CC: What are the factors and approaches that organizations can take when deciding to go global?

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